Strut Safe: What Las Vegas Crime Trends Mean for You (and Your Heels)

1. Crime’s Taking a Little Vacation—Especially on the Strip

Good news: the crime scene is looking a bit chillier than last year. Along the Las Vegas Strip, crimes against people have dropped nearly 16%, and property crimes fell about 15.5% compared to 2024 KSNV. That’s not just a statistic—it’s roughly one fewer purse-snatching drama per day (well, sort of).

2. Did the Strip Safe Court Actually Matter?

The “Resort Corridor Court”—the courtroom bouncer of sorts that issued “order-outs” to repeat offenders—got the boot in late 2024. Yet crime continued to decline even without it. Between July 2024 and July 2025, violent and sexual crime arrests dropped ~17%, property crime ~25%, and nonviolent charges (think drug- and prostitution-related) plummeted ~43% AP News.

— Big idea: solutions that hit harder might not always be the most effective. Empowerment and awareness still rule.

3. Here’s the Cold, Hard, FBI-Backed Truth

On the broader scale, the FBI shows violent crime in Vegas is trending way down from around 14,400 incidents in 2015 to about 7,400 in 2024 AP News. Translation: we’re moving in the right direction—but let’s keep our guard up, heels high, and wits sharp.

4. How Defense in Heels Turns These Trends Into Superpowers

  • Awareness is your chicest accessory. Crime may be dropping, but opportunists still prowl—especially targeting moments when people are distracted or vulnerable.

  • Training before tragedy. Those Looks-Can-Kill classes aren’t just for swagger—they instill muscle memory and confidence. Save that for retail therapy, not bad guys.

  • Momentum beats panic. Whether it’s history, momentum, or the absence of the court, crime’s dipped significantly. But true safety is active: awareness plus action.

5. So, Walk (or Strut) Smart

  • Stay aware, not alarmed. Mind your surroundings—watch for suspicious behavior at cocktail bars or when sliding through valet lanes.

  • Trust your gut—always. If something feels off, it is off. That’s the spirit behind The Gift of Fear—a must-read staple for every Defense in Heels woman I AM CEO Podcast.

  • Train smart, not just strong. The best self-defense tool is knowledge; knowing when and how to use your strength is what sets you apart.

Final Thoughts: Crime Trends Are Encouraging—But You’re the Real Game Changer

Yes, crime in Vegas took a step back this year—especially on the Strip. But awareness, training, and confidence? That never goes out of style. And guess what’s the trend that won’t be reversed? You, showing up empowered.